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Carrier Deck from Ultimate Games is like… well, ever tried juggling flaming torches while reading a map? Yeah, something like that. It’s this real-time madness where you’re pretending to be the boss of a freaking aircraft carrier. No small potatoes. You’re out there, orchestrating air operations like it’s some wild symphony in the midst of global smackdowns. Sounds kinda fun, if you ask me. Oh, and here’s my take on Carrier Deck!
Okay, so imagine you’re the Air Officer on board a CVN-76. Fancy, right? You’re in the heat of a war, and everything, and I mean everything, hinges on you. Every darn aircraft buzzing around is under your command. I swear, it’s like herding cats… with deadlines. The game tosses you into eight regions, and each one cranks up the chaos. As if you weren’t stressed enough.
Here’s the kicker: The game’s tutorial? It’s more like a cryptic riddle. You ever spend ten minutes in a game, just… stuck? No clue what it’s trying to tell you? I sure did. Half the time you’re fumbling with controls that, frankly, want to scream out, “Why so complicated?!” But hey, once you break the code, the mess becomes… a bit less messy. Like watching a foreign film without subtitles, only to realize the plot’s not that deep after all.
And get this, on the PlayStation 5, it’s like the game has identity issues. Feels like it doesn’t know it’s not on a PC anymore. So, every simple act involves this awkward dance of clicks and selections, and sometimes you think, “Didn’t I click that already?” But no, it wants precision, like baking without measuring cups. Miss a step, chaos reigns. Fun times!
Visually, it’s, well, standard. Everything unfolds on the same stage—like watching a play with one backdrop. The lack of scenery change makes it feel like you’re stuck in a loop. And the interface? Let’s just say it wasn’t designed for thumbs. The UI is like clumsy poetry, stumbling over itself. Oh! But the music! It’s like that cozy band you can’t help but tap your foot to, while doom lurks around the next corner. A quirky kind of charm, I guess.
Now, trophy hunters, here’s your cue to listen up. Fancy a Platinum trophy? Well, you’ll be jumping through hoops, earning stars, surviving what feels like the apocalypse — no biggie. Just a bit of persistence and elbow grease, and that Platinum’s yours. Remember to toss those cargo pallets like they owe you money.
Here’s the lowdown: Carrier Deck? It’s got the groundwork laid, sure. But somehow, the execution’s like that homemade lasagna that’s missing… something. Goals get muddled, controls are a fiddle, and honestly, the whole interface is like a square dance for thumbs. If you dig aircraft carriers, you might find some love here. But for the rest of us looking for that smooth gaming ride? Well, let’s say this port’s got some room to grow.
Available for PS5 at twelve bucks — or close enough not to break the bank. There’s a PS4 version floating out there too. But be warned, it’s not for the faint-hearted.
Anyway, that’s my two cents, give or take a few nickels.
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Disclaimer: Spun this tale about Carrier Deck on a PlayStation copy shared by the folks at Ultimate Games.
